The enhancement of a foreign language competence: free online resources, mobile apps, and other opportunities

Olena O. Pavlenko; Oksana Ye. Bondar; Bae Gi Yon; Choi Kwangoon; Nataliia S. Tymchenko-Mikhailidi; Darja A. Kassim

doi:10.55056/cte.391

Authors

Olena O. Pavlenko University of Customs and Finance https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3868-3252
Oksana Ye. Bondar University of Customs and Finance https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9322-4481
Bae Gi Yon University of Customs and Finance https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0813-8728
Choi Kwangoon University of Customs and Finance https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3294-3607
Nataliia S. Tymchenko-Mikhailidi University of Customs and Finance https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6618-8518
Darja A. Kassim National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1750-1237

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55056/cte.391

Keywords:

Foreign Language Competence, Free Online Resources, Mobile Apps, Web Services, Websites, United Nations Bibliographic Information System THESAURUS, Learning English & Korean Languages, TOEFL, IELTS, TOPIK

Abstract

In this article, we present an overview of free online resources, mobile apps, and other opportunities available for an independent study of a foreign language (based on the examples of English and Korean languages) in group and individual settings, geared towards increasing a foreign language competence. Initially, the authors formulated the criteria for selecting free online resources: the resource should be convenient for independent work; the resource should be available at any convenient time; it should be easy in navigation; it should provide opportunities for improving as many components of a foreign language competence as possible; preferably, the resource should have online as well as offline mobile apps. It is suggested to classify free online resources based on their functional characteristics. Various opportunities of the available resources are highlighted and the expediency of their utilization for specific objectives (i.e., advancement of foreign language competence in listening, reading, writing, speaking; the expansion of the vocabulary, etc.) is substantiated. The authors also emphasize free online opportunities of preparation for international examinations not only in the English language, such as TOEFL or IELTS, but also in the Korean language, such as TOPIK, by using online resources in English.

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